★Top Makeup Finds for $5 or Less★
＄５以下の使えるコスメですー！！！
If your budget's not what it used to be, your makeup doesn't have to suffer. Take comfort in these consumer- and editor-approved, quality finds -- all available either online or at your local drugstore
Eyeliner: Wet n Wild H20 Proof Blending Eye Pencil, $1.99
TotalBeauty.com rating: 9.0*
Why it's great: "Cheap doesn't always mean poor quality, and this pencil proves it. This smudge-proof and waterproof liner is soft enough to glide on smoothly, but not so soft that it slips right off. It also comes with a smudging tool that allows you to create a more smoky finish -- tres versatile. This stuff really stays on, and at this price you can buy all four shades without guilt." -- Reviewed by Kristen
, Editor
Gloss: Sally Hansen Diamond Lip Treatment, $4.99
TotalBeauty.com rating: 9.0*
Why it's great: "The word "treatment" makes this sound like medicine, and it sort of is; the aloe and shea butter formula work really well to soften dry lips and keep them protected. But Sally Hansen Diamond Lip Treatment is also a great gloss. Pretty, sheer colors, dessert-like scents and cute packaging (with a "diamond" set on each tube) make it fun to apply. One coat, slicked on with a brush applicator, lasts for hours and gives high shine and shimmer. It loses love for being a tad sticky but overall, it's a winner." -- Reviewed by Sarah
, Editor
Blush: mark Shimmer Tubes Hook Up Gel Blush, $5
TotalBeauty.com rating: 9.5
Why it's great: "These mini tubes of liquid blush fit nicely into purses for mid-day primping. Available in pearly pink, peach and bronze shades, the watery gel spreads a barely-there, non-glittery glow over liquid foundation or natural skin. The squeeze tube's slanted tip design helps to deliver the right dose. Frequent flyers will love that these tubes are part of a whole line of carry-on-friendly products and priced accordingly." -- Reviewed by the Total Beauty editorial team
Lip Liner: Lip Liner: Prestige Lipliner, $3.79
TotalBeauty.com rating: 9.5
Why it's great: "Prestige Classic Lipliner is an inexpensive, plain ol' pencil, so you may not expect much. But layered underneath your favorite lip color, it can help bright red lipstick stick around several hours longer than usual -- not bad for a non-waterproof formula. Though more hard than soft, color goes on and blends fairly easily to match the quick reference pencil top. Sharpening is a cinch as the pencil isn't too thick or thin. (Prestige recommends using their sharpener No. 6002 for the best fit, but I've had success with other standard-sized sharpeners.) All in all, a great drugstore find." -- Reviewed by Charli
, Editor
Lip Balm: Blistex Silk & Shine, $2.99
TotalBeauty.com rating: 9.0*
Why it's great: "Blistex Silk & Shine blends together the best qualities of balms and glosses. It has SPF protection and silk extracts, plus vitamins A, B5 and E to moisturize. Lips feels soft and look healthy no matter how dry they were to begin with. It also has the shine factor of a gloss, but without the accompanying stickiness. You may feel silly using a lip balm as makeup, but the color-free shine and healthy look is the perfect pairing for dramatic eye makeup." -- Reviewed by Sarah
, Editor
Foundation: Sephora Powdered Liquid Foundation, $4
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 9.0*
Why it's great: "I thought I found a great deal with a sale/clearance price but it turns out that four dollars is the regular price -- nice! I couldn't find my paste-y white shade so I mix a little with my moisturizer and a lighter powder. This is the best stuff ever! It lasts all day and is very smooth." -- yumcheesy, TotalBeauty.com member
Highlighter: E.L.F. Shimmering Facial Whip, $1
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 7.0*
Why it's great: "Buy this in every color and play with them. Eyes, lips, cheeks, mix it into body lotion, whatever. Every color comes out a little different; all of them smell sweet and look shimmery. If you have fine lines, it does tend to settle a bit, so watch for that, but as a highlighter/blush, it looks flirty and femme! -- corizotti, TotalBeauty.com member
Bronzer: Bonne Bell Gel Bronze, $3.99
TotalBeauty.com rating: 8.5
Why it's great: "Great for those gun-shy of facial self-tanners, this oil-free bronzer gives you a natural-looking glow without streaking, and it washes off easily. It acts like a stain, so you do have to wash your hands after applying (or use a makeup sponge to apply) -- not so great for on-the-go use. The color is sheer and build-able, though, so even the darkest of the three shades is foolproof." -- Reviewed by the Total Beauty editorial team
Powder: NYC New York Color Color Wheel Mosaic Pressed Powder, $4.99, at drugstores
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 9.0*
Why it's great: "I have this powder in "Peach Glow." It would be easy to apply too much, but once you learn to give your brush several good taps, you'll find that this powder has excellent color payoff, as well as pretty color choices. I'm amazed with NYC for delivering this at such an affordable price.-" -- lil2sarcastic, TotalBeauty.com member
False Lashes: Andrea Modlash Strip Lash, $3.29
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 10.0*
Why it's great: "These lashes are the best because they are so natural looking without giving you the drag queen look. I love that they are real hair. So when I do apply the mascara they look fabulous. I hate lashes that are made cheaply and end up being almost disposable. Especially with the money most false-eyelash companies charge. Which is one more thing I am glad to report about this company, these lashes are priced great very inexpensively and made very well. They're durable and cheap, you can't do any better then Modlash Strip Lashes!" -- Star608,
Eye shadow: mark I-Mark Custom Pick Eye Shadow, $4
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 10.0*
Why it's great: "I adore these eye shadows from mark, and the fact that you can customize your own color pallet. Versatile, blendable, buildable coverage with the barest hint of shimmer. Apply wet for a bolder effect. Minx is my absolute favorite color for the perfect natural lid. I wear it every day. Pair it with Java for an evening look. Perfect!" -- meghan4mark, TotalBeauty.com member
Lipstick: Jane Lipstick
Rich Color, $4.49
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 10.0*
Why it's great: "I have tried expensive lipsticks that could not come close to Jane lipstick. It has staying power and great colors. The bonus is for the price of one of the more costly brands I can get four to five Jane lipsticks." -- mistressfaerie, TotalBeauty.com member
Makeup Tools: E.L.F. Kabuki Brushes, $5
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 9.0*
Why it's great: "I love that this brush does not shed, is soft and well made. It is worth purchasing to use for your mineral makeup, powder, blush, etc ..." -- vicki613, TotalBeauty.com member
Mascara: NYC New York Color Thickening Mascara, $1.99, at drugstores
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 9.0*
Why it's great: "Now, this I have had many of! You can buy NYC New York Color Thickening Mascara at Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target, etc. I have bought a total of five ... since I started wearing mascara and even though it is cheap (only $1.99), it works wonders! It covers all your lashes and doesn't clot up and make clumps at all. Very wonderful product." -- want2winlorac
Concealer: E.L.F. Tone Correcting Concealer, $1
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 8.0*
Why it's great: "Can't believe this is only $1. It truly hides the dark circles and corrects the tone around my nose and chin area. The sponge tip delivers just the right amount of concealer. I should have bought this in bulk so I never run out." -- chihiro76, TotalBeauty.com member
最近、いつも行くウォるグリーンからJaneがなくなってしまったのよねぇ・・。
E.L.Fかなり登場してますねー？やっぱ使ってみたいですぅー。
ＮＹＣはウォるマートで買えるんですが・・・マスカラは売ってなかったー。
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